The Value of the SCCC Certification and Credential
As the collegiate strength and conditioning profession continues to advance and evolve into a solidified profession, it is imperative that we are forward thinking in where we want this profession to be and what we want it to look like in 20 years. The increasing demands, liability, and spot light placed on the collegiate strength and conditioning coach have called into question the level of knowledge, experience, and credentialing one must possess to call themselves a collegiate strength and conditioning coach. The Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) certification stands alone in the strength and conditioning industry as the most robust certification process for coaches. This presentation will discuss the value of being SCCC certified and how together through solidarity we move this profession forward and set the standard for what it means to be a collegiate strength and conditioning coach.Sandy Abney is the Assistant Head Coach of Athletic Performance at the University of Texas.
She assists with and provides operational support to the Head Coach, as well as, assist with daily operations of the new state-of-the-art University of Texas Athletic Performance Center.
Sandy currently serves as the Head Strength and Conditioning coach for women's varsity crew, women's novice crew and women's swimming programs. In addition, she serves as the Chair of the Certification Commission and Written Exam Committee for the CSCCa.
She has over 18 years' experience as a collegiate Strength and Conditioning coach. During her tenure she has helped numerous teams to conference championship titles and post-season finals appearances. Sandy has also helped over two dozen athletes earn all-American accolades, in addition to helping several Olympians to the Olympics, including gold medal finishes.
Sandy received her Master's degree in Sports Administration and her undergraduate degree in Exercise Sports Science. She holds certifications from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC), (MSCC), and United States Weightlifting Federation.
